Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 27–24 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 14–13 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Davis
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (:06) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-R.McDonald), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Ho…
- Game date
- 2009-09-27
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 27–24 on 2009-09-27, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 14–13 halftime lead. V. Davis posted a game-high +6.97 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(8:43) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 18-S.Rice for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:13) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(9:31) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(3:27) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:06) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-R.McDonald), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 41. 22-N.Clements for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(4:51) 6-J.Nedney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
6-J.Nedney kicks 71 yards from SF 30 to MIN -1. 12-P.Harvin for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:17) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 17-G.Lewis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Lawson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:43TD SRS. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 30
- Score
- 0-6
(8:43) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 18-S.Rice for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:38XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:13FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 22
- Score
- 0-10
(13:13) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:31TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 6-10
(9:31) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 9:26XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-10
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:27FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 34
- Score
- 7-13
(3:27) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:06TD RLR. LongwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 26
- Score
- 13-13
(:06) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-R.McDonald), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 41. 22-N.Clements for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:00XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-13
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 4:51FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 19
- Score
- 17-13
(4:51) 6-J.Nedney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 30
- Score
- 17-19
6-J.Nedney kicks 71 yards from SF 30 to MIN -1. 12-P.Harvin for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:34XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 17-20
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:17TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 23-20
(8:17) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:12XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-20
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:12TD GLG. LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 32
- Score
- 24-26
(:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 17-G.Lewis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Lawson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:02XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 24-27
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3G. Lewis · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.76 EPA/play
- 4B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.51 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5
Jordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 6S. Hill · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.20 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7
Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 8
Morice Norris Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
V. Davis — SF · Receiving
V. Davis posted the highest total EPA (+6.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
V. Davis's top snap (+3.58 EPA): (8:17) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.43 EPA): R. Longwell — (:06) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-R.McDonald), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 41. 22-N.Clements for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 49 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -10.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.51 total EPA
- S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.090 | -0.061 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.085 | +0.092 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.371 | -0.310 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.061 | +0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers -0.09, Minnesota Vikings -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -6.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 15 drives, -6.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (B. Favre pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (S. Hill pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — N. Clements
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (S. Hill pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Lewis (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 30 (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 18-S.Rice for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 8:38) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:26) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SF 34 (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 26 (Q2 0:06); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:00) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) 6-J.Nedney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 30 (Q3 4:47) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 71 yards from SF 30 to MIN -1. 12-P.Harvin for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 4:34) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:12) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 32 (Q4 0:12); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 0:02) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 17-G.Lewis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Lawson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:47) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 71 yards from SF 30 to MIN -1. 12-P.Harvin for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-R.McDonald), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 41. 22-N.Clements for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) 4-A.Lee punts 47 yards to end zone, Center-86-B.Jennings, Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 12-P.Harvin to SF 39 for 15 yards (52-P.Willis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-R.McDonald), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 41. 22-N.Clements for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:47) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 71 yards from SF 30 to MIN -1. 12-P.Harvin for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 17-G.Lewis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Lawson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 84-J.Morgan ran ob at MIN 11 for 25 yards (26-A.Winfield). PENALTY on MIN-56-E.Henderson, Roughing the Passer, 6 yards, enforced at MIN 11. Penalty on MI
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:43 · SF 30 · Score 0-6
(8:43) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 18-S.Rice for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:38 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 13:13 · SF 22 · Score 0-10
(13:13) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 9:31 · MIN 5 · Score 6-10
(9:31) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 9:26 · MIN 2 · Score 7-10
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 3:27 · SF 34 · Score 7-13
(3:27) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · SF 26 · Score 13-13
(:06) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-R.McDonald), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 41. 22-N.Clements for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · MIN 2 · Score 14-13
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 4:51 · MIN 19 · Score 17-13
(4:51) 6-J.Nedney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:47 · SF 30 · Score 17-19
6-J.Nedney kicks 71 yards from SF 30 to MIN -1. 12-P.Harvin for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:34 · SF 2 · Score 17-20
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · MIN 20 · Score 23-20
(8:17) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 8:12 · MIN 2 · Score 24-20
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:12 · SF 32 · Score 24-26
(:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 17-G.Lewis for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Lawson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:02 · SF 2 · Score 24-27
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Favre (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2009-09-27?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 27-24 in Week 3, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 14, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 24, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (B. Favre pass) (Q1 8:43) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (S. Hill pass) (Q2 9:31) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — N. Clements (Q2 0:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (Q3 4:47) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (S. Hill pass) (Q4 8:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Lewis (B. Favre pass) (Q4 0:12) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 13:13, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 3:27, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 4:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 49.0% completion, -10.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.51 total passing EPA. S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers), 57.7% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
V. Davis (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.58 EPA): (8:17) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 85-V.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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